Friday, November 28, 2008

Grateful I am, Shandell's is starting it's 5th year in Millerton, NY in a brand new studio. The sign went up on Weds., most everything is moved from the old location. I will finish moving by the end of the weekend. I did not realize how much stuff one can have. Lots of lamps and more. I am thankful for the many people that helped me make this happen.Come and explore Shandell's new home. Plenty of things to make you smile.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

With the holiday season right around the corner, I thought I would put together a couple of themed gift ideas. Brighten up any room in the house with a vintage sporting art lamp, hand made by Shandell's. There are many to choose from, this is one of my favorites. A tissue box with vintage horse images, this tissue box I call "Jane" she is very regal, tissues around the house are a necessity, but I find they are not very appealing. So cover them up with a pretty box.

A divine hostess gift is a box of matches with vintage images trimmed in copper. All made in the USA, in Shandell's working studio. Have a good time exploring Shandell's.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Shandell's is getting ready to move into a fabulous new studio. Still located in Millerton, NY, Shandell's will be located at the corner of Rt 44 (Main Street) & Rt 22, in a restored 1930's garage. I have taken some pictures of the new space and will share with you the progress.I found some great vintage pendant lights that are 1930's army surplus, they give the space a great feel and lots of light, something I have been missing in the current studio. Shandell's new studio will have a huge wall of windows for all to see what is going on. A parking lot and a great place to have a garden. I will shut the studio down the week of November 17th to move and reopen on November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving, which is the anniversary of Shandell's journey in Millerton, NY. Shandell's will be starting our 5th year, come & explore.

Monday, November 3, 2008

I was sitting having my morning coffee a couple of weeks ago, as I drink my coffee I look at my list of daily blogs. One of my favorites is Away to Garden. Margaret has a group of Frog boys that live in her garden and she is frequently sharing them with her readers. I secretly have a passion for frogs and especially tree frogs, I would have them, but they require crickets as food and I just cannot bring myself to touching them.I was looking at the pictures and decided to make Margaret a Memory Box with them, as they will be hibernating soon, she would have them with her as the weather turns cold.Visit her blog Away to Garden often, even if you do not have a place to dig in the earth, you will get such joy and most of all laughter from her.